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03-24-09 | 12:03 PM

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Gonzo Bob

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This question came up a few years ago http://www.bikeforums.net/archive/in.../t-218054.html
and http://www.bikeforums.net/archive/in.../t-221412.html

At the time, Nashbar had a 1" JIS threadless headset (Aheadset I think) but it looks like they no longer do. Can you can mill your fork down and ream your head tube out for an ISO headset?

EDIT: Another possibility would be to install a 1" JIS threaded headset. Skip the keyed spacer and lock nut and just put on the threadless stem and top cap. You can probably pick up a 1" top cap at any bike shop if you don't already have one. You may need to ream out the threads on the top cup.

Last edited by Gonzo Bob; 03-24-09 at 12:15 PM.

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